Job details

Circular Post No: 21/63
Job Ref Number: HR4/4/6/05
Closing Date: 03 July 2026

Salary

R605 742 per annum

Centre

Durban Labour Centre

Requirements

  • A qualification at (NQF6) a recognized by SAQA in B-Proc / B-Juris / Labour Relations / Industrial Relations / Labour Law / Employment Relations / B-COM Law / BA Law / LLB.
  • Valid Driving License.
  • Four (4) years’ functional experience of which two (2) years at Supervisory level and two (2) years functional experience in inspections / enforcement services.
  • Knowledge: Labour Relations Act, Compensation of Occupational Injuries, Diseases Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contributions Act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Pension Fund Act, Departmental policies and procedures, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National Minimum Wage Act, Public Service Act.
  • Skills: Facilitation;
  • Planning and Organizing;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Interpersonal;
  • Conflict handling;
  • Negotiation Problem Solving;
  • Interviewing, listening and observation;
  • Report writing;
  • Time management;
  • Presentation;
  • Innovative;
  • Analytical;
  • Verbal and written communication.

Duties

  • Plan, manage and monitor quality inspections with the aim of enforcing and ensuring compliance with Employment Law.
  • Monitor reported cases pertaining to contravention of Employment Law and enforce, including making preparations for and appearing in Adjudication Forums as a State Witness.
  • Provide quality assurance to inspectors for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal processes.
  • Manage and provide guidance on BLITZ inspections programme for compliance with Employment Law.
  • Manage and monitor advocacy campaigns on Employment Laws as per work plan and analyse the impact thereof, Compile and consolidate statistical reports for Labour Centre.
  • Manage the resources within the Inspection and Enforcement Unit.

Enquiries

Mr SA Mchunu Tel No: (031) 336 1500

Applications

Where to send your application.

Deputy Director: Durban Labour Centre, PO Box 10074, Durban, 4056 Or hand deliver at Govt Buildings Masonic Grove, 16 Beach Grove, Durban. For online applications email Jobs-KZN16@labour.gov.zal

Department Notes

All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

Notes

Priority will be given to Coloureds, Indians and White Males.

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Original Text
POST 21/63 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES REF NO: HR4/4/6/05
SALARY : R605 742 per annum
CENTRE : Durban Labour Centre
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at (NQF6) a recognized by SAQA in B-Proc / B-Juris / Labour
Relations / Industrial Relations / Labour Law / Employment Relations / B-COM
Law / BA Law / LLB. Valid Driving License. Four (4) years’ functional experience of which two (2) years at Supervisory level and two (2) years functional
experience in inspections / enforcement services. Knowledge: Labour
Relations Act, Compensation of Occupational Injuries, Diseases Act,
Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contributions Act, Public Finance
Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Pension Fund Act, Departmental policies and procedures, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National
Minimum Wage Act, Public Service Act. Skills: Facilitation; Planning and
Organizing; Computer literacy; Interpersonal; Conflict handling; Negotiation
Problem Solving; Interviewing, listening and observation; Report writing; Time management; Presentation; Innovative; Analytical; Verbal and written
communication.
DUTIES : Plan, manage and monitor quality inspections with the aim of enforcing and ensuring compliance with Employment Law. Monitor reported cases pertaining
to contravention of Employment Law and enforce, including making preparations for and appearing in Adjudication Forums as a State Witness.
Provide quality assurance to inspectors for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal processes. Manage and provide guidance on
BLITZ inspections programme for compliance with Employment Law. Manage and monitor advocacy campaigns on Employment Laws as per work plan and
analyse the impact thereof, Compile and consolidate statistical reports for
Labour Centre. Manage the resources within the Inspection and Enforcement
Unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr SA Mchunu Tel No: (031) 336 1500
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Durban Labour Centre, PO Box 10074, Durban, 4056 Or hand deliver at Govt Buildings Masonic Grove, 16 Beach Grove, Durban. For online
applications email Jobs-KZN16@labour.gov.zal
NOTE : Priority will be given to Coloureds, Indians and White Males.

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